PCB issues legal notice to Corbin Bosch over delayed switch to IPL

Corbin Bosch has been served a legal notice by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for allegedly breaching contractual obligations after the South African allrounder signed with Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025, subsequently withdrawing from PSL 2025.

This season marks the first time the PSL will overlap with the IPL, with the IPL running from March 22 to May 25, and the PSL from April 11 to May 18. Bosch was picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the diamond category during the PSL draft held in January. However, on March 8, Mumbai Indians announced that Bosch would be replacing the injured Lizaad Williams.

The situation has caused concern among PSL franchises, fearing it could set a precedent for players committing to the PSL but later switching to the IPL. There have even been informal discussions regarding potential bans on such players.

A PCB statement clarified: "The legal notice was served through his agent, and the player has been asked to justify his withdrawal from his professional and contractual commitments. The PCB has also highlighted the repercussions of his departure and expects a response within the stipulated timeframe. No further comments will be made on the matter."

The statement did not specify the exact timeframe for Bosch's response.

The PCB had strategically moved the PSL window to improve the availability of overseas players. Previously, the February-March PSL window conflicted with leagues like the SA20, ILT20, and BPL. Last year, discussions were held about conducting the PSL draft after the IPL auction for greater clarity on player availability. Consequently, the IPL auction took place in November 2024, followed by the PSL draft in January 2025.

The PSL draft managed to attract several high-profile players, including David Warner, Daryl Mitchell, Jason Holder, Rassie van der Dussen, and Kane Williamson.